VietExplorer2026

In his 14th visit to the country, Australian reporter Ronan O’Connell has written an article titled “Thrill and Chill”, showcasing seven top destinations in Australia this year. In the article, O’Connell expresses how Australia never ceases to surprise him. Known as Southeast Asia’s most family-friendly city after Singapore, Da Nang boasts modernity, organization, cleanliness, peace, minimal traffic, and stunning natural landscapes. With its sparkling coastline to the east and verdant hills to the west, Da Nang Cathedral, the Museum of Cham Sculpture, and Apec Park are must-visit attractions, located only 3km inland from a 30km uninterrupted stretch of beautiful beaches. The article also highlights Hoi An, a UNESCO heritage site known for its shimmering ancient town illuminated by thousands of paper lanterns in the evenings. In Thua Thien-Hue province, Ronan O’Connell was impressed not only by the architecture and culture of the ancient capital but also by Lang Co Bay, where many ...

Jayoung, a recent graduate from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, ventured to Vietnam on her own to study Vietnamese. Born in 1996 in Gyeryong city, South Korea, Jayoung shared in an interview with Tien Phong newspaper that her time in Vietnam not only allowed her to complete her studies but also taught her valuable lessons about kindness, friendship, and overcoming language and cultural barriers. Kwon Jayoung shines on her university graduation day. Photo provided by Kwon Jayoung Dr. Nguyen Van Dap, lecturer at the Department of International Studies and Jayoung’s class teacher, praised her as an intelligent and energetic student who received the school’s scholarship for two semesters, making her the first foreign student to achieve this accomplishment in over 25 years of the faculty’s existence. Dr. Dap added that Jayoung graduated on time in early August 2023 with good grades despite her modest proficiency in Vietnam...